Toshiba introduces voice-controlled air conditioners in Japan

Toshiba has just announced a whole line up of new air conditioners that will be released over this year and the next. And if you’re wondering why we’re writing about air conditioners, it’s because they’ve got features to stand out from the crowd: these new Toshiba Air Conditioners will have a voice controller that’s capable of recognizing up to 26 words. Yes that’s right, voice control.

Imagine not having to hunt for the remote control that’s buried under the mess of clothes and objects in your room when it’s a scorching day – just speak the right words and you can be treated with a blast of cold air. Just remember not to yell in your sleep or you might wake up sweating due to you accidentally turning it off. No word on pricing or whether they will make their way to the US, but we do hope so.